commercial cafe garden

client brief

Create a green, private and tranquil area, screening out the commercial
development. The area will be used for personnel to relax, eat and have informal meetings. It will
also form part of the entrance to the UK headquarters and thus needs to be smart and
attractive.

site description

Car park beside commercial headquarters. On a slope with major drainage, concrete
and tarmac.

solution

A double skinned perimeter wall was erected surrounding the cafe area. Whilst this reflects the
materials of the main building it incorporates timber features, green wall sections and visible planting from
within. Inside, two levels were created and covered with recycled crushed glass in resin and FSC approved red cedar
decking. These were complemented by planters on three sides, planted with silver birch and evergreen ferns. Part of
the area is covered by an architectural awning to provide shade and shelter. The adjacent approach to the main
doors was also enhanced with new paving and a new approach for a pedestrian crossing, making the building much more
welcoming.